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Acer mandshuricum

Also Known As

Manchurian Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-40'
W: 30'-40'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Acer mandshuricum plant details

Acer mandshuricum is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer mandshuricum

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT - 40 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, rare, small tree, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer mandshuricum

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This very rare maple from the mountain forests of China forms a 15-20' shrub/ tree whose 3-parted leaves become a flame of red early in autumn. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A sober elegance that should make this tree desirable in any garden - trifoliate narrow serrated leaflets, appealing year round with their red to pink emerging growth and showy pink to purplish-red fall color. It enjoys sun and partial shade in hot summer areas. 20' tall.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Native to Siberia, Korea, and Manchuria, this tree is known for its tolerance of extreme cold and its unusual trifoliate leaves. 30-40 ft. at maturity. Among the earliest of maples to develop fall color.